Fermented Beets and Horseradish Relish

Finely grated fresh beets and horseradish is a great combination that goes well with cold meat cuts. Horseradish is a root crop, grown for the pungent roots. They contain highly volatile oils with a sharp flavor. Grind fresh horseradish in a well-ventilated room. The fumes from grinding are potent. If you use a manual grater expect to cry a lot! Beets will color your hands purple, so use gloves.

Ingredients

Metric

US

beets

700 g

1.54 lb

salt, 2.5%

25 g

4 tsp

horseradish

200 g

0.5 lb

caraway seeds

1 tsp

sugar

15 g

1 Tbsp

Wash and rinse beets to get rid of dirt but don't scrub the outside or peel them. Slice or grate.